- Person-centred approach
- Focus on rest and sleep
- Practical coping tools
About Shimana
Shimana Cassie is a clinical psychotherapist and counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has four years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Shimana aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and human for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes or low mood.
Her work is practical and person-focused. She listens first, then helps people set small, realistic goals for change. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs rather than a fixed method. She uses straightforward language and avoids jargon so conversations feel clear and useful.
Shimana draws on several well-known approaches to guide sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centred methods. These inform how she helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma-related concerns. Sleep and rest issues are also listed among the areas she supports.
People who meet her can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what’s weighing on them. She encourages exploration of feelings and patterns while teaching simple tools to manage symptoms between sessions. The aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to cope day to day.
Shimana’s background includes work across private, statutory and voluntary settings, which shapes a flexible approach to different life situations. She invites people to take their time and choose the pace that suits them.
How different approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going, then practising new ways of responding to improve mood and sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through the options with each person and decide together which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative step helps tailor sessions to the issues someone brings, whether it's worry, relationship strain, sleep difficulty or coping with change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try talking from a familiar setting and focus on practical strategies for sleep, mood and everyday routines.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shimana commonly address?
Shimana works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief and many related issues including sleep and rest problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She keeps therapy straightforward and person-centred, listening first and then helping set small, practical goals. Sessions mix talking with simple tools to use between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of clinical experience and has worked in private, statutory and voluntary services, which informs a flexible, real-world approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.